Interactive, small, free, park on front forecourt, drinks machine, buttons to press, viedos to watch, dressing up clothes - a lovely way to spend 1-2 hours on a rainy day

very good , free & plenty for the kids to see & do

arrived here a few weeks ago, and were greeted by the friendliest man you could ever meet he was full of information, we had a nice time.

little infomation and lots of chav type people who really spoilt our visit

This was the original end of the line before the famous Wearmouth Bridge was built. A small but well built station that has been converted into a museum. Next to the Stadium of Light and easy to get to from Sunderland City Centre and the Metro network.

A great place for all ages both young and old. The buildings, incorporating the original station, house seven interactive galleries, including the Children's Gallery, with its stimulating and exciting environment for fun and learning & it's Free entry. Well worth a visit. ..

The plusses: A beautiful railway station saved for both the country and especially the North East. Beautifully restored ticket office. Free admission. The minuses: No access to viewing areas outside due to 'safety reasons' - more like cost-cutting. No access to rolling stock on display in 'The sidings' (more like 'The Siding'). The 'refreshment room' is a vending machine in... More

I was walking past and decided to pop in (after all it's free) and was really pleased - not only did it tell you about the heritage of Sunderland and it's railway history, it also had a section on The English Civil War (displays change every so often). There were also videos to watch of Old Sunderland which was really... More

I've been going to this museum for over 30 years and still like it. Altough it is mostly about railways we call it the bus museum thanks to the bus cab you can sit in and drive. The kids can also play on a play train and dress up. Very handy for St Peter's Metro Station and can be combined... More